The story of a precocious six year-old and her ragtag group of friends whose summer break is filled with childhood wonder, possibility and a sense of adventure while the adults around them struggle with hard times.

The Florida Project offers a colorfully empathetic look at an underrepresented part of the population that proves absorbing even as it raises sobering questions about modern America.

'The Florida Project' poignantly explores childhood and poverty near Disney World. The film is lauded for its realistic portrayal, strong performances by Willem Dafoe and Brooklynn Prince, and vivid cinematography. Themes of escapism and survival contrast Disney's magic with motel life's harsh reality. Critics appreciate its raw style and societal reflection, though some find the plot thin and ending controversial.